Villa Musica's Summer Camp for Young Singers - 2008!
For the third year in a row, Villa
Musica will be offering a one week intensive day camp for young singers
ages 11-18. The camp combines solo and group vocal
instruction with workshops on acting, movement, and other issues
pertaining to singing.
Each morning, students join in a physical awakening session of yoga – allowing
their bodies, minds and voices to unify for a vocally demanding and
diverse schedule of singing and voice related classes. Following a vocal warm-up, camp director Dr. Fiona
Chatwin will conduct an ensemble rehearsal covering recital repertoire
from popular Broadway shows as well as a variety of pieces from a
broad range of musical genres.
Afternoons are filled with master classes and guest lectures by local
artists who will talk about various issues pertaining to singing,
allowing the students the opportunity to rest their voices and
experience other facets of the discipline of singing. Throughout the
week, each student will receive one private lesson as well as numerous
opportunities to sing both solo and ensemble repertoire as deemed
suitable by the lead instructor. The week culminates in a performance
for friends and family on Friday night. The camp is a great opportunity
to learn new repertoire, while having fun and making new friends.
Irys accompanies a masterclass
Two positions
will again be offered for apprentice accompanists. These young pianists
will have the opportunity to participate as professional accompanists
working intensively with the voice students. Accompanying opportunities
will consist of playing for private lessons, ensembles, masterclass,
and in the recital.
These positions are offered by audition only and Villa Musica offers
a stipend of $320 per week. If you are interested in applying please
contact our Artistic Director and Camp Director Fiona Chatwin at
fchatwin@villamusica.org
Instructors:
Camp Director: Dr. Fiona Chatwin - Villa Musica More info. coming!
Prerequisites: Applicants must have prepared two songs prior to the camp’s
commencement. These pieces will be the focus of their work and
development during the week. It is recommended that students choose
contrasting pieces to allow for dramatic and musical diversity. Please
submit titles and composers from the following genres with your
application form:
Art Song (French, Italian, German, English)
Folk Song
Arietta (No Arias from Grand Opera)
Oratorio
Music Theater
Torch Song/Ballad
Original Song
It is presumed
that applicants are currently taking private voice lessons. If this is
not the case please consult with the camp director, Fiona Chatwin ( fchatwin@villamusica.org ) regarding repertoire choices prior to enrollment.
Dr. Fiona Chatwin
About our Camp Director Fiona Chatwin recently completed a Doctorate in Music Performance
specializing in Contemporary Classical repertoire from UCSD with a view
to a joint career as both teacher and performer. She has over twelve
years experience as a teacher of voice and currently teaches singing at
The Bishops School, Villa Musica and UCSD Extension. She is a member of
the San Diego Opera Chorus and performs as a soloist on an irregular basis
in San Diego and Los Angeles. She is lead soprano and choir director at University Lutheran, La Jolla and is also an active member of
The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
Celebrations after the final concert
Dates/Time August 4-8, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily with a Friday evening performance
Location University Lutheran Church - 9595 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla 92037 (right opposite UCSD)
Tuition $440/week, including a $25 non-refundable application fee. Tuition
fee includes all instruction, materials and supervision from 9:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m. Tuition does not include snacks and lunch. We are happy to
provide a catered lunch for an additional $50/week.
